EAL 8 (2010-11) - Q3 Homework

Week of March 27 to 31
Due on Wednesday, March 30th:

• Q3 Portfolios - Make sure you include the following in your portfolios AND answer the reflection questions for the writing samples.
  • Reading Log & Tracking Sheet
  • Reflection Journal
  • Quarterly Vocabulary Tracking Sheet
  • Core Course Writing Sample
  • EAL Writing Sample
  • EAL In-class Writing Sample
  • Student Choice Writing Sample
  • Writing Goals Reflection
• End-of-Q3 Party
  • Make sure you bring in the treats that you signed up for!

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Week of March 20 to 24
Work on your Q3 Portfolios this week! They are due on Wednesday, March 30th!

Sunday, March 20th:

• Finish Book Shares
• Complete the Quarterly Vocabulary Tracking Sheet (add it to your portfolio)

Tuesday, March 22nd:

• Book Share Presentations
  • Laila
  • Ayush

Thursday, March 22nd:

• Book Share Presentations
  • Sahil
  • Sol
  • Dom

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Week of March 13 to 17
Due on Wednesday, March 16th:

• Reading Log & Tracking Sheet
• Reflection Journal #7: Prompt for Independent Reading
• Publish TV Show/Movie Essay on the Wiki: EAL 8 Writing Showcase
  • Please comment on two essays.

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Week of March 6 to 10
Due on Thursday, March 10th:

• Reading Log & Tracking Sheet
• Final Draft: Essay on T.V. Shows
• Reflection Journal #6: Prompt for Independent Reading
• Vocabulary Quiz - Word Generation (Week 15)

• Language Development Activities
  • Laila - Reading comprehension activity & sight word practice
  • Sol - Practice simple past (irregular forms)
  • Dom - Finish sentence type packet
  • Ayush - Finish vocabulary packet
  • Sahil - Sentence types

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Week of February 22 to 24
Due on Tuesday, February 22nd:

• Language Development Activities
• Book Share Book Choice

Due on Thursday, February 24th:

• Reading Log & Reading Rate Tracking Sheet
• Second Draft: Essay on T.V. Shows
• Language Development Activities
• Personal Dictionary

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Week of February 13 to 17
Due on Wednesday, February 16th:

• Reading Log & Reading Rate Tracking Sheet
• Reflection Journal #6: First Draft of Essay on T.V. Shows
• Language Development Activities
• Book Share Book Choice

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Week of February 6 to 10
Due on Thursday, February 10th:

• Reading Log & Reading Rate Tracking Sheet
• Outline of Essay on T.V. Shows
• Word Wall Entry: Create an entry for ONE word from the Focus Word Chart (Week 14)
• Language Development Activities
• Book Share Book Choice

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Week of January 30 to February 3
Due on Wednesday, February 2nd:

• Reading Log & Reading Rate Tracking Sheet
• Reflection Journal #5: Prompt for Independent Reading
• Word Wall Entry: Create an entry for ONE word from the Focus Word Chart (Week 14)
• Vocabulary Quiz: Focus Word Chart (Week 14)

Core Course Resources
When you read a biography, you should look at other sources for information about the person. Check out these articles from www.biography.com for your biography unit in language arts class:

• Tupac Shakur
• Roald Dahl
• Leonardo DaVinci

Ayush, here is a link to information about Jack Mandelbaum.

You can also conduct your own search at www.infoplease.com. Be sure to cite your source if you use information from any web site or book: NoodleBib Express.

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Week of January 23 to 27
Due on Thursday, January 23rd:

• Reading Log & Reading Rate Tracking Sheet
• Reflection Journal #4: Prompt for Independent Reading
• Listening/Speaking Skills Self-Assessment
• Word Generation: Week #14 Focus Word Chart - The video below will help you understand the essay we read in class.